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cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
Through him, the hospitality shown to foreign nations is arranged for the credit of our state, and ambassadors depart unwillingly whom he received in their sorrow [i.e., they are treated so well they do not wish to leave]. Through him the arrival of ambassadors, however hurried, is announced to us. Through him the disp …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
… he most powerful officials in the late Roman/Ostrogothic state: controlling the imperial postal service, the palace guard (scholae), court ceremonies, and the reception of foreign ambassadors.] Whoever receives the title of Master assumes a revered honor, for this name always derives from expertise, and from the title …
symmachus · c. 382 · score 0.02
… ause of justice itself — that's your chief concern — but I do dare ask that the imperial response come quickly, to give force to the rulings already made.
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
Consider too how glorious it is to be praised in the presence of so many senators — to receive the sovereign in such a way that everyone perceives nothing is lacking, and the lord himself arrives happy rather than troubled by any anxiety. It is an unexpected good when the man who bears the risk of failure instead procu …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
What can a horse do when it collapses under excessive weight? Anyone found carrying more than the specified limit shall be fined two ounces of gold. This sum, once collected, shall -- as already established by earlier edicts -- be paid through the office of the Master of Offices for the benefit of the postal service. I …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.02
A man who carries out his orders effectively earns trust for greater things, because tasks are entrusted without hesitation to one who is proven to perform well, and a good record in a second assignment is an honorable endorsement based on the evidence of the first. Accordingly, by the arrangement of the distinguished …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
The Master's deputy is also presented to us, so that by a shared turn of favor we may choose the assistance of one who provides us faithful support. We therefore commit this office to you -- distinguished by so many titles, rich in so many marks of honor -- for the coming indiction, to be governed with appropriate grav …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
The royal progress, just as it brings danger to the negligent, so it confers distinction on those who work energetically — for it is the reward of a lifetime to serve under the lord's own eye, from whom neither fault can be hidden nor merit concealed. How pleasant it is to travel the appointed road without any hindranc …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
If a position should be judged by its labors, and if praiseworthy attention to public business earns favor for the man who serves generously, then your office deserves the highest regard -- for its own demands are known to remove any delay from our orders. Everyone knows how quickly you arrange a vast fleet of ships at …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
[1] Although divine power makes those fit to rule whom it has raised to the highest position — since neither age hinders where heavenly power intervenes, nor inexperience impedes where God instructs — nevertheless, even kings require wise counselors to carry out what Providence has ordained. A throne without capable mi …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
The only real punishment for the wicked is when they feel that public opinion is against their character. There can be no such thing as discipline when discipline itself needs correcting. Strive together with me to give the provincials good governance while removing their hardship. Let the discussion be about remedies, …
leo_great · c. 447 · score 0.01
For this reason, we pray your clemency to oppose such disturbances with the Truth, and to order the Faith of the Catholic religion to be preserved without stain. We ask that, in accordance with the standard and decision of the Apostolic See — which we likewise revere as preeminent — Flavian may remain completely unharm …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
Therefore, both these revenue streams, now converted to cash assessments, shall be administered by your diligence at the appointed installments — so that under my administration no one appears negligent who under other authorities served with praiseworthy integrity. For although I have taken care to assist other provin …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
Formula of the Governorship. The ancients wisely ordained that the dignities of the provinces should be renewed by annual succession, so that no single man would grow insolent through prolonged power, and so that advancement could bring its joys to many. It is enough for any man to depart with his reputation intact, be …
ambrose_milan · c. 388 · score 0.01
Ambrose, Bishop, to the Emperor Valentinian. Although the success of my first embassy was sufficiently proven to you — I was detained in Gaul for days precisely because I refused to cooperate with Maximus [the general who had seized Gaul and murdered Emperor Gratian in 383] — I owe you an account of my second, lest any …
gregory_great · c. 595 · score 0.01
… dvised connivance that neither is the fear of God maintained there, nor are the imperial commands carried out. They add that in the aforesaid province, through the bribes of the Donatists, the Catholic faith is being openly sold. The distinguished Gennadius, on the other hand, has in turn lodged a complaint against one …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
Be ready to suggest good things to us and stand firm against the presumption of the wicked. Speak to our ears even what is entirely in our interest. A good ruler is one who permits justice to be spoken to him, and it is the mark of tyrannical savagery to refuse to hear the established decrees of ancient law. [5] We cer …
gregory_great · c. 596 · score 0.01
These things having been ordained and granted by us, study in the governing of your community to show yourself so earnest and attentive in all respects that the malice of the evil one may find nothing there that can be corrupted. All these provisions, set out in this document of injunctions, we decree to be observed, u …
pliny_younger · c. 112 · score 0.01
Trajan to Pliny. It is owing to the situation of the free city of Byzantium, and the fact that so many travellers make their way into it from all sides, that, in conformity with established precedent, I have decided to send them a legionary centurion to protect their privileges. If I were to decide to assist the people …
gregory_great · c. 603 · score 0.01
… rejoicing, we who are glad that the kindness of Your Piety has ascended to the imperial throne. "Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad" (Psalm 96:11). Let the whole people of the republic, so long and so grievously afflicted, grow cheerful at your generous deeds. Let the proud minds of enemies be brought …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
[1] Rewarding merit reveals a ruler's just government, since under such a lord nothing that anyone has labored for can perish. If we bestow unexpected gifts, how can we deny what is owed? Every act of devotion banks its reward safely with us, and the man who has proven his obedience to us in any way reaps a double harv …
cassiodorus · c. 522 · score 0.01
The care of the city of Rome is always on our mind. What could be more worthy of our attention than to demand the restoration of what plainly constitutes the glory of our state? Therefore, your illustrious sublimity should know that we have sent the spectabilis Johannes to attend to the splendid sewers of Rome -- which …
gregory_great · c. 597 · score 0.01
Your appointment to oversee the poor table and the administration of the diaconia is now confirmed. This is a charge of the highest spiritual seriousness — the hungry who come to that table are the Lord Christ himself in disguise, and every loaf distributed in his name is an act of worship. I have granted you the neces …
gregory_great · c. 595 · score 0.01
Gregory to Maurentius, military commander. The matter I am writing to you about requires the cooperation of civil and military authority with the church. I have found in you a man who understands that such cooperation serves both parties; I therefore bring this matter to you with confidence. The specific situation — de …
hormisdas · c. 515 · score 0.01
Hormisdas to the Emperor Justin Augustus. Delivered by Gratus. The joy we felt at the beginning of your reign — already great in its own right and doubled by your gracious earlier communication — we now reciprocate with devoted gratitude. For we foresaw even then what you have now confirmed: that the inspiration of hea …